Dr Okonji-Iweala's spokesman confirmed her mother's
release in a statement. Read below.....
“I can confirm that Professor Mrs. Kamene Okonjo, wife
of the Obi of Ogwashi-Uku, Professor Chukuka Okonjo and mother of the
Coordinating Minister for the Economy/Minister of Finance, Dr Ngozi
Okonjo-Iweala was released this morning, five days after her abduction. The Okonjo Family is full of thanks to the
Almighty for this happy development. The family is also highly appreciative of
the support and encouragement of President Goodluck Jonathan; the Country’s
security services for their excellent operations; Governors Emmanuel Uduaghan of
Delta, Peter Obi of Anambra, Rotimi Amaechi of Rivers and other Governors…"
It was earlier reported that 82yrs old Mrs. Kamene Okonja, the mother of the finance minister was Kidnapped five days ago by unknown gunmen from her home in Ogbe-Ofu quarters, Ogwashi -Uku, Aniocha
south local government area of Delta state and a ransom of $1 Billion was demanded, thank God for her safe return....
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